Laura Ann Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 When I first discovered this site I was really surprised at how many members don't reveal the States or Citys in which they live. I think it could be helpful for the newcomers, or those seeking second opinions, to gain information about hospitals and doctors in their area. Just a thought. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I completely agree......I often look where newcomers are from and PM if from same area as me to exchange doctor information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I think that's a great idea too! I wish the great folks here would realize they don't have to give there REAL name's as I'm sure most people don't, (which is fine) but it would be nice to see what state they are in for just the reason you gave. Also, I don't understand why the members feel they need to hide there signatures when they are on the board. I always see about 4 + people hidden. Can't imagine why anyone would feel they needed to hide when they are on the board. Oh well! it's an option, so I guess some people just feel they need to use it. I hope our good friends will go in and put the state they are from in there porfiles. Thanks for the idea. Hugs, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Connie, I see your point, but I too am guilty of hiding at times, more so on AIM The reason is that sometime you don't want people to see how pathetic you are and how often you are on line Heehee. Or sometimes you dont want peopel to see you are home if you say you are elsewhere :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Andrea, Well now, that just makes sense to me why people hide! Hey, we all have to do what makes us feel good and right with the world! It works for me!!! Have at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I think it takes awhile also for people to get comfortable enough to share information. When I first joined I never used my name, After awhile I was comfortable signing my name to my posts. It is nice when we at least have a state. Oh and Connie....a lot of people hide when they are on at work and don't want anyone to know they are on the board (not me of course ) and not really working. Of course the first time you post your cover is blown... Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 WORK? WORK? Ry, what is WORK??? I'm sorry, I'm retired!! Well, that's not ture either. Truth is, I'm to lazy to go back to work! OKAY, my secret is out! What do they say? "You can run but you can't HIDE??? " Hugs, Con I think it takes awhile also for people to get comfortable enough to share information. When I first joined I never used my name, After awhile I was comfortable signing my name to my posts. It is nice when we at least have a state. Oh and Connie....a lot of people hide when they are on at work and don't want anyone to know they are on the board (not me of course ) and not really working. Of course the first time you post your cover is blown... Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleton Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I come here 2,3, and sometimes more times a day.......I am addicted and pathetic.....oh and a proud Texan. The time it was down recently, was rough on me and I`m sure others felt the same. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 When I was going to my uncle's funeral in Chicago, I was surprised a woman from his church came over right before we left the house. She was housesitting. They told me thieves would watch for funerals in the paper and rob the house while everyone was gone. This is probably overly cautious - I am not specific about the location because I don't want burglars to rob our house. We are pretty easily identifiable here otherwise, small town, and even post times we will not be home and what drugs we have in the house. And I am shy. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I'm with Margaret. I now live in a very small town and believe it or not, EVERYONE knows me. Armed with a first name and something like "wicked sense of humor", a would-be stalker would be pointed to my house, given background of my antics in high school, the dating life of my parents, my grandparents' names and vocations, etc. I also log on at work and really don't need to be visible... ...and I prefer to stay hidden when I'm on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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